Anyone involved in the Social Security Administration process of appeals and final decisions concerning American’s social security benefits knows what an administrative law judge (ALJ) does. The ALJ is the one that administers hearings to resolve a dispute between a…
If you are unsure about whether or not you are even eligible for Social Security disability benefits then it is a good idea to seek legal representation for counseling. After answering a few questions the picture should become much clearer…
An increase of 1.3% for SSD and SSI benefits is planned for 2021, according the Social Security Administration (SSA). The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2021. Increased…
More than ever, securing a knowledgeable SSI/SSD attorney is imperative to ensure your SSI income is not effected by the recent happenings with COVID-19. From 2008, Social Security’s Trustees projected that the combined reserves of the administration would be depleted…
I think it’s fair to say that it has been a crazy year. Even so, at The Law Office of Mark J. Palmiere we are still striving to help those are planning on or are in the process of collecting…
Good news for those planning on collecting Social Security in 2021. When claiming Social Security benefits before full retirement age (FRA) while continuing to work, benefits will be subject to the retirement earnings limit of $18,960 per year. Earning less…
How long does it take SSA to get medical records? 4 to 6 months is the average amount of time it takes for a decision to transpire. Properly organized medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision…
Continuing with the effect the coronavirus pandemic has had on Social Security disability benefits there are changes in cost as well. The coronavirus pandemic lowers nominal Social Security costs in three ways: ⦁ Increase mortality rates (skewed towards those of…
How has Covid-19 affected Social Security in the United States? The answer is a bit detailed but the short answer: Significantly. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on SSI and SSD has been two-fold. From a monetary perspective, there has…
Conferring with a social security attorney is a smart move right now with all the changes that Covid-19 is making to in-person appointments. As of October 22, 2020, a person can only enter Social Security offices if they have previously…